06 May 2024 20:36:37 UTC

 EDITOR'S CHOICE

Urine Charge! EV vs. Bladder Is a Whole New Kind of Range Anxiety

06 May 2024 | Synopsis

"...is the 410-mile figure...measured from a Lucid Air Grand Touring overkill? That's the equivalent of five and a half hours of highway driving, or about as long as - if not longer than - many well-hydrated drivers (or not-so-well-hydrated drivers of a certain age) can go between pit stops.

"Once the bladder is about half full, it triggers a feeling Dr. Lane calls 'first desire'..."strong desire"...occurs when the bladder is around 75% full."

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Don't Fall For The PHEV Hype - Go Battery EV Or Go Home

06 May 2024 | Synopsis

Battery EVs are better today than ever, while PHEVs are full of compromises...The inconvenient truth is that at the core, PHEVs are still basically gas cars...they are based on the same platform as their hybrid and gasoline twins, with the same packaging and safety compromises.

"you don’t benefit from the low center of mass, near 50/50 weight distribution, and massive front crumple zone offered by most battery EVs..."

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New Survey Suggests Automakers Aren't Building The EVs People Really Want

06 May 2024 | Synopsis

"...new 2024 Edmunds EV Sentiment Study, it seems that the supply of electric vehicles is not quite on par with the demand...the problem is that many potential customers don’t want them

"The issue with EVs is that while many people think they are cool and a great way to embrace the future, the barrier to entry remains their cost.

"...no new EV is available for purchase for less than $30k, and only four check in under $40k..."

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Family's Aussie Road Trip Adventure Debunks Common EV 'Misconceptions'

06 May 2024 | Synopsis

"The McLennans have vowed to bust the myths around Australia's so-called flawed EV charging network by proving it's entirely possible to travel long distances - all without breaking down.

The couple, along with their kids...have embarked on a 15,000km road trip covering the traditional 'big lap' route, starting in Perth and travelling clockwise around the country... EV9 will get us about 550 kilometres [in the city]...a two-tonne, low-profile caravan...about 280km, but it has varied wildly between 220 and 320km."

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Chinese Scientists Create 'Water Battery' That Can Hold Much More Energy Than Lithium Cells: Study

06 May 2024 | Synopsis

"The iodine and bromine-based aqueous battery had an energy density of 1200 watt-hours per litre (Wh/L) compared to the 700Wh/L of traditional non-aqueous lithium batteries

"...aqueous batteries typically had a much lower energy density - the amount of energy a battery holds compared to its weight or volume - than non-aqueous batteries at under 200Wh/L"

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A Fully-Electric 10,000 Ton Container Ship Has Begun Service Equipped With Over 50,000 KWh In Batteries

03 May 2024 | Synopsis

China Ocean Shipping (Group) Company...is a state-owned multinational conglomerate headquartered in Shanghai specializing in marine transport.

The Green Water 01 sails at a total length of 119.8 meters, a molded width of 23.6 meters, a molded depth of 9 meters, a design draft of 5.5 meters, and a maximum speed of 19.4 km/h (12 mph).

"...save 3,900 kg (8,600 pounds) of fuel for every 100 nautical miles traveled, cutting carbon dioxide emissions by 12.4 tons....the Green Water 01 has commenced weekly service between Shanghai and Nanjing."

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The Real Reason Why Bicycles are the Key to Better Cities

03 May 2024 | Synopsis

"The most vital element for the future of our cities is that the bicycle is an instrument of experiential understanding.

"On a bicycle, citizens experience their city with deep intimacy, often for the first time. For a regular motorist to take that two or three mile trip by bicycle instead is to decimate an enormous wall between them and their communities...One cannot turn a blind eye on a bicycle - they must acknowledge their community, all of it."

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KGM Torres EVX Goes On Sale In The UK With 1,000,000 Kilometer Battery Warrant

03 May 2024 | Synopsis

South Korea's KGM "...Torres EVX is powered by a BYD-sourced lithium-iron phosphate blade battery, incorporating 'cell to pack' technology. This configuration enables an impressive driving range of 287 miles

"For added peace of mind, the electric Torres comes with a 1 million-km (621,371-mile) battery warranty, ensuring reliability throughout its lifespan...KGM is the successor of a company previously known as SsangYong.

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Tesla 'Full Self-Driving' In My Model Y: Lessons From The Highway

03 May 2024 | Synopsis

"...I'm no longer curious: It's cool but still a work in progress... kept self-driving mode on when driving around town.

"10%...It felt more as if I were playing a game of chicken with parked or oncoming cars than getting a helping hand. 80%: About how often I used it on roads where speeds were consistently over 50 mph.

"The most concerning accidents appear to stem from 211 drivers who weren't monitoring the system."

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China To Build World's 1st Extreme Fast Charging Batteries For eVTOL

03 May 2024 | Synopsis

"The collaboration aims to produce batteries with 200 Wh/kg that can charge from 30 percent to 80 percent in 5-10 minutes and last over 2,000 cycles.

"China-based EHang Holdings Limited [received] the type certificate from Chinese authorities for its EH216-S two-seater electric air taxi...GBT leads in mass-producing constant-power high-rate power batteries...The EH216-S is now authorized to transport passengers in commercial UAV operations."

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